[Elecraft] OT: Fixing Slow Internet

Since we all use the Internet this may be of interest: I bought a new Dell desktop on cyber-monday to be used for general purpose Internet browsing, e-mail, and maintaining my website. Figured the i5-6400 processor a good trade-off of speed vs cost and got 8GB memory and 1TB HD. I intend to

Re: [Elecraft] Headset/Mic Suggestions

I am a happy CM-500 user. Note that while you have any headset mic input connected thru the back panel, you can still use the hand held microphone push to talk switch. Until you get into voice operations in pileups, where you might want a foot switch, it will work well for you. (IMHO, VOX is

Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM-500 headset question

Ron, I believe you meant the MH2 rather than the MH3 - the MH3 has a 1.8 inch TRRS plug (for the KX3 and KX2) while the MH2 has the Foster plug that mates with the K3/K3S front panel connector. Secondly, the HIGH and LOW in the K3/K3S menu are NOT the output of the mic, but instead Low mic

Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM-500 headset question

Just use a macro to select the microphone, port, and bias, output, etc. Easy. > On Dec 5, 2016, at 10:42 PM, Ron Manfredi wrote: > > In line with the replies about a good mic to use with the K3, I have a > question. I am alternating between the Yamaha headset, (selected

[Elecraft] Yamaha CM-500 headset question

In line with the replies about a good mic to use with the K3, I have a question. I am alternating between the Yamaha headset, (selected as the rear mic, LOW output with bias) which works fine, and I would recommend it . However when I want to use the MH-3, I must not only change to the

Re: [Elecraft] Appropriate Mic for K3 (new)

I've taken a number of old, cheap microphone housings (hamfest acquisitions), and inserted an inexpensive electret cartridge. Every one of them worked great! Truth is, I think you can probably buy most any electret cartridge and get it to do just fine. Some may be a bit more responsive than

Re: [Elecraft] HI SIG Error on K3

Guy, s/n is 6101. Originally invoiced in January 2012, factory-built. Not sure of pins - how recent were they put in? Last feature upgrades were for 2nd rx and ATU in late 2012. 73, Bill Guy Olinger K2AV wrote: > What is the serial number on this unit? Do you have

Re: [Elecraft] HI SIG Error on K3

What is the serial number on this unit? Do you have the gold pins? 73, Guy On Mon, Dec 5, 2016 at 8:30 PM, K4MWB wrote: > Don, yes I disconnected everything but power and ground and still get the > same HI SIG indication. The strange thing is if I quickly cycle power off > and

Re: [Elecraft] HI SIG Error on K3

Don, yes I disconnected everything but power and ground and still get the same HI SIG indication. The strange thing is if I quickly cycle power off and back on again, the error disappears and all functions normally... until I power it down for awhile and back on. -- View this message in

Re: [Elecraft] Changing CW pitch?

Hi, If you have a hearing test scheduled anytime soon, ask for a copy of the frequency vs. hearing threshold graph. Find a place you hear well, and set the sidetone for that frequency. This made a BIG difference for the better, in the speed, and ease by which I copy CW. 73s and thanks,

Re: [Elecraft] Changing CW pitch?

...and better yet, you can create macros to do it all for you at the press of a button! 73s and thanks, Dave NK7Z http://www.nk7z.net On 12/05/2016 04:51 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: That is correct, AND if you have the KDSP2, you need to set those filter centers to your new sidetone pitch in the

Re: [Elecraft] Changing CW pitch?

That is correct, AND if you have the KDSP2, you need to set those filter centers to your new sidetone pitch in the DSP menu settings. 73, Don W3FPR On 12/5/2016 7:48 PM, Cameron Francey wrote: And if I'm not mistaken if you also have the audio filter add-on connected you need to adjust that

Re: [Elecraft] Changing CW pitch?

And if I'm not mistaken if you also have the audio filter add-on connected you need to adjust that to the new center frequency too. I actually recently just done the same task on my K2. Cameron, From: Elecraft on behalf of

Re: [Elecraft] Changing CW pitch?

Ed, The short answer is YES. You can change the sidetone pitch, but that is only the sidetone that you hear - and that setting also determines the transmit offset. Assuming your CW filters are currently centered at your 580Hz pitch, you will need to move the center of the CW filters to

Re: [Elecraft] Changing CW pitch?

I would just hold the PITCH button and turn VFO A until you hear the pitch you prefer. I don't believe filter alignment is affected. You're a kid! 73 de Dick, K6KR -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Eddy Avila Sent: Monday,

Re: [Elecraft] Headset/Mic Suggestions

Hi Bill, I have used a computer headset with my K3 for many years. It seems to be a noise-cancelling variety - at least it has the set of noise holes in the back of the microphone case. Very light weight, but does not exclude room noise on receive - which for me is good, since I can hear

[Elecraft] Changing CW pitch?

I'm thinking of changing the CW pitch on my K2 from 580hz to 650hz, maybe 700hzmy question, do I really need to realign the filters? This is what I've read! I'm discovering I like a higher tone rather than lower CW tone. At 67-years-old, go figure Tnx and 73 ed k6sdw

Re: [Elecraft] Headset/Mic Suggestions

For noise cancelling I like the Able Planet linx audio headphone and you can attach this mic or similar to them. The work really well for noise and way cheaper than Bose. On 12/5/2016 2:51 PM, Walter Underwood wrote: ModMic makes boom mics that you can attach to existing headphones. If you

Re: [Elecraft] HI SIG Error on K3

Do you have *anything* connected to the RX ANT or the unused TX antenna jack? The K3 is "thinking" it sees a high RF level on the receive input. Remove everything from the K3 except the power and see if you still have the problem. The reconnect each cable one at a time and test again.

Re: [Elecraft] Headset/Mic Suggestions

Bill, I use the Yamaha c500. They work pretty good, are comfortable and have a boom mic attached. I also do not use SSB very often (only November SS) the rest of the year I keep it velcroed to the headset frame. They also don't cost an arm and a leg and your favorite offspring. I think about

Re: [Elecraft] Headset/Mic Suggestions

Bill, Get a Yamaha CM-500. It is not noise cancelling, but can plug directly into the K3 rear jacks. Select the rear panel mic and turn on bias for it. They are not noise cancelling, but the big cuffs cover the ears nicely and seal well. As far as noise pickup in the microphone, use the

Re: [Elecraft] Headset/Mic Suggestions

ModMic makes boom mics that you can attach to existing headphones. If you are happy with your current headphones, this could be a good option. https://antlionaudio.com/ wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) > On Dec 5, 2016,

[Elecraft] Headset/Mic Suggestions

Since I seldom use SSB I have not had the need to ask this question and I realize the responses may vary as much as belly buttons. I have a K3 and I also have the hand held microphone. I want to obtain a headset with an attached microphone to use with this radio just in case I may want to do

[Elecraft] HI SIG Error on K3

Recently after updating firmware I started getting a HI SIG error in the Display's VFO B position when I power up the K3. I can power down the K3 with the HI SIG error showing, then immediately power it back on, and all works fine. Tried removing all antennas and 6m preamp, no change. Reloaded

Re: [Elecraft] Strange KPA500 problem on 6M

Had a similar problem when working for Motorola. Couldn't get the SWR down with the antenna connected. Even changed antennas. Dummy load OK. Finally looked at the signal on a spectrum analyzer and 80% of the power wasn't even close to the crystal frequency. Did you try driving the amp with

Re: [Elecraft] Strange KPA500 problem on 6M

Wow. That was a great job of problem solving. In my case, I get the KPA fault with just 8 watts of drive from the K3S. So I doubt that’s my issue. Carl Yaffey K8NU Recording studio. cyaffeyno_s...@gmail.com 614 268 6353, Columbus OH http://www.carl-yaffey.com http://www.grassahol.com

Re: [Elecraft] Strange KPA500 problem on 6M

Last summer a friend of mine got a new K3s and had problems with it on just six meters. As soon as he raised power above about 10 watts, the SWR reading went crazy and the rig gave high VSWR warnings. He checked his six meter yagi with another SWR analyzer and the antenna checked good. After

Re: [Elecraft] KAT2 Tuner issue (Ant 1 / Ant 2 switching)

Tim, When ANT2 is selected, do you hear signals if the feedline is connected to ANT1? Are they at the same level as when ANT1 is selected? If the answer is YES to both questions, then the most likely thing is that relay K18 is not switching. If the signals are reduced when ANT2 is selected,

[Elecraft] KAT2 Tuner issue (Ant 1 / Ant 2 switching)

I just discovered that I have a problem with my new (to me) K2. It appears that the antenna switch is stuck on antenna 1. Switching between Ant 1 and Antenna 2 with the feedline on Ant 1 doesn't change a thing in terms of receive signals. The ANT2 indicator turns on when pressing the ANT 1/2 but

Re: [Elecraft] Appropriate Mic for K3 (new)

> That system applies a positive voltage in the > range of 18 - 48VDC through close-tolerance, equal value resistors to > the two sides of the balanced signal circuit (pins 2 and 3 of the > XL-connector) with return for DC going to the cable shield (Pin 1). While modern professional condenser

Re: [Elecraft] Appropriate Mic for K3 (new)

Bruce, i use a Shure 450 Series II and it works fine and you dont need the TXEQ or BIAS. Roger DL2YDP -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Appropriate-Mic-for-K3-new-tp7624456p7624472.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com.